Is the power shift in cultural education driven by cities?
Statistics from NASA reveal that 98% of 5-year-old children fall into the "genius category of imagination." However, this number drops to 12% for 15-year-olds and further decreases to 2%.
A win-win initiative: how Hong Kong’s schools are becoming art spaces
The Arts-in-School Partnership Scheme aims to foster collaboration between local arts organisations/artists and schools by encouraging school operators to lease their premises and facilities to arts organisations and artists.
What role does the Helsinki Model play in diversifying arts and culture across the Helsinki neighbourhoods?
The Helsinki Model is a model for participatory local cultural work aiming to increase the accessibility of culture for all the inhabitants of the city.
Apathy to art: how Oslo’s ‘Keys to the City’ unlocks artistic potential
Oslo’s cultural institutions offer its citizens a wide array of events and experiences, but some audience demographics rarely take advantage of them. The Keys to the City project targets.
Graffiti to gallery: Paris feeds young minds with ‘Art to Grow Up’
A priority for the City of Paris is to support cultural access for all from an early age. Thirteen years ago, the City, in collaboration with the Department of.
Funding the future: ‘FoRTE’ supports young creative talent in Paris
The Regional Fund for Emerging Talent (FoRTE) aims to support artists and creators as they develop their professional careers. Young creative talent is essential for the cultural and economic.
One Tokyo, many voices: empowering equality and diversity in culture
Tokyo has a rich cultural offer, but this has not always been easy to access for some diverse, disabled and otherwise marginalised inhabitants of the city. Therefore since 2021,.
Buenos Aires culture pass transforming the city’s youth into cultural enthusiasts
Buenos Aires has created a Cultural Pass programme that aims to promote cultural consumption and increase engagement among young people across the city.
Why ‘Mala do Livro’ is revolutionising reading and building communities in Brasília
The city of Brasilia is increasing reading opportunities and empowering communities by bringing micro-libraries to city neighbourhoods.
Play, learn, grow: what makes ‘Piapi’ a unique experience for young children in São Paulo
São Paulo has introduced a city-wide arts initiative to meet the needs of young children and their communities who previously had no access to cultural programmes.